Chapter 1442: Uneasy

Chapter 1442: Chapter 1442: Uneasy

(Thanks to book friend 20170818155926615 and the gentle encouragement of the monthly ticket)

"Teacher Liu, the patient does have inflammation in the lungs."

Xu Yino walked over to Liu Banxia’s side.

"What should be the next step in the diagnosis?"

Liu Banxia asked.

"Start with antibiotics, then carefully ask the patient about their recent condition," Xu Yino replied.

"Alright, go ahead," Liu Banxia said.

"Huh... Teacher Liu, aren’t you coming to take a look?" Xu Yino asked in surprise.

This didn’t seem right. Didn’t he agree to accompany her to see patients?

"What’s the use of me tagging along? Whatever I think of, you can think of too. You’ll have to handle it yourself next, don’t panic," Liu Banxia said.

"Sigh... this patient’s condition is a bit complicated," Xu Yino said.

After saying that, she eagerly looked at Liu Banxia, hoping he’d change his mind.

"Don’t disturb me, I’ve got plans for lunch soon," Liu Banxia put on a "heart of stone" expression.

"Unless you admit defeat, only then will I step in. Otherwise, you might have reservations with me around, affecting your own judgment."

Xu Yino felt a bit helpless because she knew Liu Banxia meant what he said.

There was a bit of sadness left because she instinctively felt that this patient’s case was rather complicated. Whenever a patient’s white blood cell count falls instead of rising, caution is needed.

"Really just letting it go like this? It might be a complicated case," Wei Yuan said.

"It depends on how she’s thinking. It’s a challenge she needs to overcome herself," Liu Banxia said.

"But if she manages to figure it out, that would be something amazing. Confidence-wise, there’s really no issue. If she really can’t do it, she will call for a consultation, so it won’t delay the patient’s condition."

"Sigh... they do learn a lot following you, they also need to go through tests regularly," Wei Yuan sighed.

People only saw the success of the six little ones but not their hard work. This hard work is not just physical fatigue but also mental fatigue.

Not to mention learning surgical techniques from Liu Banxia, just take Xu Yino’s patient for example today.

Normally, this patient should be assigned to internal medicine. But with Liu Banxia, it’s different. It’s not like in orthopedics where the specialized field matters, even a surgeon needs to treat internal medicine patients.

Such situations aren’t very rare in the emergency center; Liu Banxia often does this.

Worried about the patient’s treatment?

No need to worry.

Because, as Liu Banxia said, when you reach a point where you can’t diagnose clearly, you call for a consultation.

How many times has Liu Banxia called for consultations? It’s not embarrassing; it’s a responsible attitude towards patients.

Though it seems somewhat like overstepping, it’s really beneficial to the six little ones.

They can solidly grasp some medical knowledge rather than just being a "sword hand" like some ordinary surgeons.

Seeing the time was about right, Liu Banxia called out and went to enjoy his meal.

Having a meal is very motivating; his energy replenishment depends on eating. No wonder he is always energetic, and those meals aren’t just for nothing.

But today, Xu Yino couldn’t enjoy her meal, as the related inquiries would take up much of her time.

Because the patient’s self-reporting is often inaccurate. During this process, the doctor needs to think more and see if they can find an accurate description of the illness.

This isn’t a one-time or two-time thing; it’s a normal occurrence during many consultations.

Liu Banxia remains the "hero in nature," with a plate full to the brim. Everyone is used to it. Otherwise, it would be shocking.

Everything else is negotiable, but mealtime must be taken seriously.

"These days, you all need to step up. Some surgeries at Jinshui District Hospital and my hometown hospital should be taken on by you accordingly," Liu Banxia said.

"Currently, it’s mainly small incision appendectomies, but in the future, it will gradually level up. My time is too tight, and so is that of Stone Boss and Dr. Wei, and we have many patients in the emergency center now."

"Teacher Liu, mainly we lack confidence in doing other surgeries. Afraid of being careless and embarrassing," Li Hao said.

"Just be more meticulous during the surgeries; it’s really not that hard," Liu Banxia said.

"In the time you’ve interned and worked here, the number of surgeries you’re involved in surpasses many attending physicians. Your only shortcoming is a bit of specialization."

"But it’s not too serious; you can gradually improve over time. Surgeries aren’t really that hard. Following the technical principles and minimizing errors makes for a successful surgery."

No one else spoke; they just felt that Liu Banxia was speaking from an easier standpoint.

For others, it’s not such an easy task. Even Shi Lei and Wei Yuan wouldn’t dare say this, but Liu Banxia would, because he has the confidence.

The "six little ones" are somewhat "specialized" now, but these specialties aren’t something you can fix just by wanting to. There are so many surgical techniques, and each requires time to practice.

It’s not just about watching others a few times; you need to experience it yourself.

They are currently cramming furiously. Whenever the clinic isn’t too busy, they’ll head to the operating room.

Each observation is a gain; participating is even better.

After all, this batch of them is quite unique. Since starting their internship at the second hospital, they’ve been together, and everyone is accustomed to it.

While they were eating, Xu Yino walked over dejectedly.

"What’s wrong? Didn’t get any useful information?" Liu Banxia asked.

Xu Yino nodded, "It’s just the same symptoms mentioned during consultation, mainly cold-like symptoms. Currently, the only judgment we have is pneumonia, and the other test results aren’t out yet."

"Then let’s treat it this way for now. Many times, we overthink things and end up taking detours." Liu Banxia said.

"Teacher Liu, but I’m not feeling at ease. If it’s pneumonia, this patient’s condition seems quite severe. High fever plus low white blood cell count is worrying." Xu Yino said.

"That’s why we have so many instruments for tests; these results need to corroborate each other." Liu Banxia said.

"Doctors aren’t gods, especially us in Western medicine; we rely more on test results to determine conditions. Sometimes you have to take things slow; rushing won’t help."

Xu Yino nodded and hurriedly went to get some food.

But possibly because she’s worried about the patient, she didn’t get much.

While eating, Li Hao and Miao Rui also helped Xu Yino to consider the situation, but naturally, there wasn’t much conclusion.

Diagnosis is like this; without clear indications, it’s quite difficult to handle.

In this matter, there wasn’t any need for everyone to comfort Xu Yino.

As doctors, we often encounter situations like these. You can’t panic just because there are minor issues.

The patient’s condition is still unknown, and it might be just as Liu Banxia said — we’re overthinking.

Though Xu Yino came later, she ate quickly. After finishing, she jogged back to check on the patient’s post-medication condition.

After all, such a high fever has reached the level that requires special attention.

"You all go eat, and you can rest for a while after eating; we’ll keep watch here."

After returning to the clinic, Liu Banxia said.

"Then we’ll go ahead, these days have been really tiring." Qi Wentai said.

"I don’t know if it’s because the temperature has risen again recently, but I feel exhausted every day. I need to rest for a day if I get the chance in these few days."

"Rest assured, we can manage here completely." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

Qi Wentai as the chief resident is much more exhausted than he was before.

Back then, he could still sneak in some laziness, but Qi Wentai has been vigilant throughout. Since the New Year, he’s only rested once, spending the rest of the time in the emergency center.

It’s also Qi Wentai’s determination; having taken on the role of chief resident, he wants to do the job well.

Plus, the emergency center nowadays is really busy, and it’s hard to have the "six little ones" cover for him, so he holds on as much as possible.

Living with such constant tension and pressure is very tiring.

"Teacher Liu, my patient’s symptoms have eased, the fever has gone down, and they feel somewhat comfortable."

At this moment, Xu Yino ran over excitedly.

"It seems we were overthinking just now. Though these situations are rare, if a lung infection is severe, high fever and lowered white blood cell count can occur." Liu Banxia nodded with a smile.

"I was really worried; I didn’t eat well earlier. Teacher Liu, can I go upstairs for a quick energy boost?" Xu Yino asked.

"Go ahead; it’s not that busy now. We’re more busy in the mornings and right after starting work in the afternoon; now it’s relatively calm." Liu Banxia said.

This is just a small internal adjustment, not any big problem.

The distance isn’t far, and if things do get busy, a phone call can bring people down quickly.

"Doctor Xu, your patient just coughed blood."

Xu Yino had just reached the elevator when a nurse shouted.

Xu Yino swiftly turned around and ran towards the observation area.

This situation has become more serious. Whether the patient is coughing or vomiting blood, it’s a severe problem.

Upon hearing this, Liu Banxia didn’t hesitate and ran to follow.